Tag Archives: Purpose

God-sized-hope. Perfection Guaranteed.

Kingdom Principle: Kingdom Servants – know what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. Kingdom Servants follow a plan of Hope Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38 I often hear when Christians lamenting, “I … Continue reading

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Work is not for everyone… Worship is

Kingdom Principle: Life is to be an act of Worship – your labor will either be worship or it will be wasted. Your Work is to be an expression of Worship. 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14-21 John 6:1-21 … Continue reading

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Great Leaders are first Gracious Followers

Kingdom Principle: In the Kingdom; followers become leaders who rule, and servants become saints who reign. God’s rule & reign – is designed to move you from where you are at into His purposes. 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians … Continue reading

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Life is messy – control it and miss the point.

Kingdom Principle: God brings order with chaos and chaos to order. Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Everything happens with purpose, but not always is the purpose understood. When purpose is discovered, power is released. This is … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit gives Lottery #’s to big winners!

Kingdom Principle – The Holy Spirit moves; motivating and molding the heart of the Kingdom. Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 Winning the lottery is a very real hope for many people. Even if they never win,  just … Continue reading

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inheritance vs. hereditary – which do you value more?

Kingdom Principle: God’s children grow from principle learning -to- presence living. Children of God are to know their identity because the Father is with them. Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9), 10-18 We speak of our inheritance as … Continue reading

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Custom order or One-size fits all?

Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom of God is universal based on the uniqueness of each person. The Pursuit of Happiness may be a universal right, but Joy is unique to each person. Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John … Continue reading

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No time to Breathe – Beware of what takes your breath away

Kingdom Principle: Knowing your Purpose will increase your Patience & Peace. This will lead you to be a confident servantleader, while others to look to you for hope. Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 The baby’s … Continue reading

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Mirror, Mirror on the wall- Shut-Up!

Kingdom Principle:  Relationships reveal our transformation and purpose. There is no right answer to advance the Kingdom – just righteous relationships Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 In Snow white, the jealous queen asks the magic … Continue reading

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Time Killers & Killing Time = Empty Moments & Endless Moves

Kingdom Principle – Time in the Kingdom is not linear, nor limited Love is our only limitation…. Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 Every year in August, rough 30 new families enter my life for a … Continue reading

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